RESKIT RSU48-0279 230 GALLON FUEL TANKS (AFMS) FOR AH-64, MH-60L, UH-60A, HH-60 (2 PCS) (3D PRINTED) 1/48

The RESKIT RSU48-0279 230 Gallon Fuel Tanks (AFMS) set in 1/48 scale is a high-quality accessory for modelers wishing to recreate the armament and equipment of the popular attack and multirole helicopters, such as the AH-64 Apache, MH-60L Black Hawk, UH-60A Black Hawk, and HH-60 Pave Hawk, with maximum detail. This product is manufactured using 3D printing technology, ensuring exceptional surface detail precision required for advanced aircraft model builds.

• Scale: 1/48
• Number of pieces in the set: 2
• Materials: photopolymer resin, 3D printed
• Category: Modeling accessory – 3D printed (add-on for plastic models)
• Manufacturer: RES/KIT
• Build difficulty: 3/5

History and Application:
The 230-gallon fuel tanks were used on AH-64 Apache helicopters and various versions of the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk (MH-60L, UH-60A, HH-60). These tanks are employed by the United States and are widely exported to numerous armed forces around the world. With additional tanks, the helicopters achieved greater range and autonomy during airborne assault, medical evacuation, combat, and logistical support missions.

Service period: Cold War (since the mid-1980s), modern times.
Usage examples: Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom operations, and current NATO missions.

Product characteristics:
The level of detail made possible by 3D printing technology will impress even the most demanding modelers—tank surfaces feature fine details unattainable with classic plastic sprues. The components are ready for assembly and painting, and they fit perfectly with major brands’ kits (e.g., Academy, Hasegawa, Italeri). No complicated processing is required, and minor 3D support marks are easy to smooth.

Recommendation and Target Group:
This set is recommended for both intermediate and advanced modelers who want to enhance the realism of their helicopter models. It is perfect for dioramas, building competition models, and custom projects where accuracy to the real thing matters.